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Badain Jaran Desert Caravan Tour

Mar 8 8:00 am - 20:00 pm
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4800

Badain Jaran desert camel caravan tour


This's John,guide of Discovery channel program"Badain Jaran desert of Expedion Asia with Ryan Pyle"(150km in 12 days Mar,2019)


I'm planing to organaze and lead a few desert camel caravan tour in Febunary and March this year.


this desert tour will be a 6 days tour with 4 days in desert and 2 days in city.


this's a beautiful desert,there are 140 lakes scattered around on the desert,this make the scenery surreal and amazing.


for a preview,go seach Youtube " expedition asia,badain jaran" you will find our Discovery video ,


Group will stay in local herdsnan's house instead of tent.


If you are interested in this caravan tour,send your email for derail itinerary:
jhmailbag@hotmail.com


max11, min7 poeple per group.


pls note : name of the airport in Jinchang is Jinchuan(金川).


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Tianquan Temple "Dripping Rock" Hike

Jan 18 8:00 am - 16:00 pm
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150/person

Now it is the time to visit Tianquan temple. The water drop is frozen and you can enjoy a different view.


There is an ancient temple abandoned for thousands of years, which is named “Dishuiyan” Temple in the west of Beijing. It was a famous tourist attraction in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. According to historical records, the temple was first built in the Ming Dynasty and was initially named "Great Mercy Nunnies" before being renamed "Tianquan Temple" during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty.


Due to the steep topography, it happened to be concave under the rock for nearly 5 meters, with a height of more than 30 meters on the cliff wall oozing thousands of years of spring water, hence the name "dripping Rock". In winter, drops of water form icicles more than ten feet high, with different forms.


The main hall of Tianquan Temple enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha, and the murals inside depict the 18 Arhat drawings, which are vivid. There is a sacred tree in front of the temple, it is a thousand years old sandalwood, it is very valuable.


Hike Information:


l Date: Jan.18th (Saturday)


l Location: Mentougou


l Drive time: 1.5 hours each way


【The route type】Mountain route + dirt with rubble


【The route description】The route is shorten than before in the winter time. It's slowly climbing up about 400 meters. Then we will visit the temple and the cave. Have a lunch break there. Then we keep going down for a while before arriving the ending point. All is mountain path.


l Distance: 8km


l Time to complete: 5hours


l Total ascent: 400m


l Total descent: 870m


l Peak: 879m


l Lowest point: 247m


Notice:


1. Take at least 2 bottles of water. Smile


2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.


3. Wear comfortable sport shoes (hiking boots are recommended)


4. Details will post in the group.



Itinerary:


08.00: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)


09.30: Arrive the village, beginning of hike


16:00: Ending the hike and back to Beijing


Activity Fee: 150RMB/person



Price includes:


1. Transportation with a driver


2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi/Nuanyang


3. One day outdoor insurance (Please take it seriously and submit the right information. If you refuse to fill in the form, you will take the risk by yourself. )


4. Payment: transfer the fee to Mona by Wechat or Alipay.



Please note:


- Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of ever or couching.


- Customer service: Mona (wechat id: mona_zhangli) If you have any suggestions orcomplaint, please feel free to leave messages.


- Photos will be used in the social media platform. If you don't want to show in the picture, let us know. Smile



Cancellation:


1. You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and the guides. After deadline, we will have charge you 80% activity fee. Or you find another person not yet registered to join the hike. If your cancellation is on Saturday morning or even you do not show up on time, please pay 100% activity fee. We repect your choice. When you register for this activity, you accept this cancelation policy.


2. Bad weather plan:
We will message you 1-2 days before the hike to let you know about theweather condition. If there is a thunderstorm, heavy rain or strongwinds it will be dangerous to do the hike in the high mountains. Sowe will cancel it or change the dates.



Join us:


Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR in below to register.

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3 Days 2 Nights Tengger Desert Trekking

Multiple dates 8:00 am - 16:00 pm Toggle calendar
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2269/person

We are happy to offer this incredible trip regularly. It is the fifth time we've organized the trip. Not only we improve entertaiment items such as sand skiing, ride a camel, enjoy flying a Kongming lantern and campfire party in the endless desert, also we have upgraded accommodation and have a storng logistical support to keep everyone can finish the trip. You have enough water, food supply. Don't hesitate to join the trip with us. :))


For this year, we will stop at Helan mountain to have a short visiting Ming Dynasty GreatWall.


Tengger Desert, also called Tenggeli Desert in Chinese, is located in southwestern Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It borders the Gansu Province and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Tengger Desert is 240 kilometers (149 miles) from north to south, and 160 kilometers (99 miles) from east to west, making it the fourth largest desert in China with a size of 43,000 square kilometers (16,602 sq miles). Sand dunes cover 71 percent of this area, accompanied by several inner lakes, flatlands, grasslands and hills. At first glance, this large-scale desert seems to extend to reach the blue sky.


Swan Lake Viewing


Swan Lake is the most famous one among all the inner lakes of the Tengger Desert. Along the lake shore are many sand jujube trees. The best time to visit Swan Lake is March to May. Many swans roost and play here in late March and early April; at the same time visitors can enjoy flourishing Malan flowers.


Moon Lake Sightseeing


Another attractive scenic area is Moon Lake, around 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Swan Lake. It is a favorable desert adventure camp site. Surprisingly, half of the lake is fresh water, and another part is salty water. The shape of Moon Lake is similar to that of a map of China.


Lighting a Kongming lantern to make a small wish, let it fly in the vast desert.



Itinerary：


For this trip, we are traveling by train. Here is train information:


Train recommendation:


Date: April 2nd (night sleeping train)


Train number: D267


Destination: Yinchuan


Departure time: 19:59pm


Arrival time: 07:00am (second day)



Day 1: April 3rd - Hiking Distance: 11km


Schedule:


08.00: Set out from Yinchuan train station and towards to the Tengger Desert by vehicle. We will meet at train station in the morning. (The specific location we will post in the group before arriving there.)


During the trip, we will stop three times. One is for visiting the GreatWall; One is bathroom short break; One is for having a group photo at the beginning of the hike.


11:00: Arrive the Tengger Desert, beginning of hike


12:00: Have a lunch break


19:00: Arrive the Swan Lake and end of hike


Accommodation: Mongolian yurt shaped tent/luxury solo camping (There is a public showering place, if you'd like to take shower, you need to pay by youself. )


Group dinner: Chicken stew with rice



Note: You can put your luggage on the vehicle and take drinks and food you need when you are hiking. You need to prepare your first day lunch by yourself.



Day 2: April 4th - Hiking Distance: 27km


Schedule:


07:00: Breakfast；everyone will get your lunch from the organizer including main food, fruit and water.


08:00: Starting the hike


11:30: Arrive at Wulan lake to have a lunch break


17:00: Arrive the terminal


Accommodation: Mongolian yurt shaped tent/luxury solo camping (There is a public showering place, if you'd like to take shower, you need to pay by youself. )


Group dinner: Lamb stew with rice



Note: We hike 27 kilometers all day in the heart of the desert. You can put your luggage on the vehicle and take drinks and food you need when you are hiking. When we are hiking towards the heart of dessert, lakes show in front of your eyes, what a wonderful nature is.



Day 3: April 5th - Hiking Distance: 18km


Schedule:


06:00: Breakfast; everyone will get lunch from the organizer including food, fruit and water. (The distance will be shorten; It depents on hikers status.)


07:00: Starting the hike


12:00: Lunch break at Jigetu lake


14:00: Ending the hike


16:00: Arrive back Yinchuan



Note: After the hike, we rent a vehicle back to Yinchuan around 4.00pm. If you book a flight, you could choose a flight after 6.00pm.


If you will take a train go back Beijing, then train No.D265, from Yinchuan to Beijing West is recommented.


Return ticket information:


Date: April 6th


Train number: D265


Destination: Beijing West Station


Departure time: 21:12pm


Arrival time: 08:34am (second day)



3-Day trip information:


Date: April 3th - April 5th


Leaders: Lengzhi and Nuanyang


Price: 2269/person (6 people)


Price: 2169/person (7 people)


Price: 2069/person (8 people)


(Kids/Students: 1815/person)



Includes:


Transportation during the trip in the hiking


Activities: sand surfuing, camel riding in 1km, flying Kongming lantern


Attractions tickets, and meals as listed in the itinerary


Accommodations listed in the itinerary


3 days Insurance


A HikersFamily's small gift


Excludes


Transportation to and from Yinchuan


Personal expenses



Pay full payment when we confirm the trip. We will confirm the trip on Mach 16th.


The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:


Cancellation received after Mach 16th: 0% refund



Join us:


Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR in below. Mark "Tengger trip" then I'll add you into the small group.

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Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing (Daily)

Multiple dates 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Toggle calendar
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Mutianyu Great Wall
200RMB

Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing (Daily)


Duration: Approx: 8 hours


Pick-up location: Beijing Subway Line 5, Hepingxiqiao Station, Exit C.


Language: English & Chinese


Departure time: 8:00/9:00/10:00/12:00 a.m.


Each tour can be tailored to your individual needs, so please get in touch with us if you would like to make any changes.


Price: 200 RMB/person


For more details:


Contact Lucy(MOB): 18600208126


Wechat: lucy18600208126


Email: book-holiday@hotmail.com

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Aoyugou Stunning Icefall Hike

Jan 4 8:00 am - 16:00 pm
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150/person

Aoyugou is located at the Mentougou District.It is a natural place with trees, mountains and canyons. In the winter, it is known as the icefall. The largest one is about 10 meters high and 10 meters wide. Let's enjoy the view.


Hike Information:


l Date: Jan.4th (Saturday)


l Location: Mentougou


l Drive time: 1.5 hours each way


【The route type】Mountain route


【The route description】After entering from the entrance, walk along the main road beside the stream, and the scenery will be better and better. You will first pass some small icefall areas, where you can take photos. Going futher you can see the main icefall, and enjoy photography time. Be careful the ice cube. After that, we can climb up along the path to see the icefall from different angles. The scenery at the top of the mountain is also beautiful.


l Distance: 9km


l Time to complete: 5hours


l Total ascent: 337m


l Total descent: 43m


l Peak: 636m


l Lowest point: 346m


Notice:


1. Take at least 2 bottles of water. Smile


2. Bring some easy lunch, and some snacks.


3. Hiking boots are recommended.(It's better to have one anitskid boots)


4. More details will be posted in the group one day before hiking.



Itinerary:


08.00: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)


09.30: Arrive the village, beginning of hike.


15:30: Ending the hike and back to Beijing


Activity Fee: 150RMB/person



Price includes:


1. Transportation with a driver


2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Nuanyang


3. One day outdoor insurance (Please take it seriously and submit the right information.)


4. Payment: transfer the fee to Mona by Wechat or Alipay.



Please note:


- Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of ever or couching.


- Customer service: Mona (wechat id: mona_zhangli) If you have any suggestions orcomplaint, please feel free to leave messages.


- Photos will be used in the social media platform. If you don't want to show in the picture, let us know. Smile



Cancellation:


1. You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and the guides. After deadline, we will have charge you 80% activity fee. Or you find another person not yet registered to join the hike. If your cancellation is on Saturday morning, please pay 100% activity fee. We repect your choice. When you register for this activity, you accept this cancelation policy.


2. Bad weather plan:
We will message you 1-2 days before the hike to let you know about theweather condition. If there is a thunderstorm, heavy rain or strongwinds it will be dangerous to do the hike in the high mountains. Sowe will cancel it or change the dates.



Join us:


Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR to register.

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Hike: Simatai Great Wall and the Gubei Shuizhen Lantern Festival Fair

Feb 12 8:30 am -
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Beijing Hikers
¥600 / ¥540 for members / discounts for kids

Visit the Gubei Shuizhen to hike the Simatai Great Wall and explore the Lantern Festival fair. Includes expensive entry tickets.


With only part of the Simatai Great Wall open to visitors it’s a bit short for a hike. But with the Gubei Shuizhen (AKA Gubei WTown) Lantern Festival fair to explore at the same time, it becomes well worth the drive out.


Trip highlights


Climb the Simatai Great Wall—hike the ten towers on the east side of the Great Wall at Simatai. Short, steep, and excellent views from the top. (Cable-car option available, buy your own tickets)


Explore the Gubei Shuizhen—after a restaurant meal, our guides will take you on a walk to see the highlights of the Gubei Shuizhen. Then you’ll have free time until the drone show. Go shopping, find food and hot drinks, do some people-watching … up to you!


Lantern Festival fair—mingle with the crowds to see performances and shop small stalls.


Drone show—see a choreographed swarm of drones make shapes and pictures, with the lit-up Great Wall as a backdrop.


Cost: ¥600 / ¥540 for members / discounts for kids


See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1869/simatai-great-wall-and-the-gubei-shuizhen-lantern-festival/


Frozen canals Gubei Shuizhen


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Hike: Lakeside Great Wall and Longquanyu

Feb 8 8:15 am -
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Beijing Hikers
¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids

The Lakeside Great Wall is a park area that features repaired Great Wall that both rises above and dips down into the Xishuiyu Reservoir.


Out the back of the park area is the Longquanyu Great Wall, where you’ll hike along the last part of unrepaired Great Wall in the area as well as some that has been repaired more recently.


After exploring the unrepaired wall we’ll hike back into the park area and follow the lakeside trail back to the bus. (Optional—buy a ticket for the speedboat instead of walking.)


After the hike we’ll head to a nearby village restaurant for a big hot meal and cold drinks.


Cost: ¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids


See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1707/lakeside-great-wall-longquanyu/


Lakeside Great Wall


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Hike: Nine-Eyes Tower and the Jiankou 'Big West' Great Wall

Feb 7 8:00 am -
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¥430 / ¥390 for members

A looping walk over tricky terrain and unrestored ‘wild’ Great Wall on the west side of Jiankou, peaking at the impressive Nine-Eyes Tower.


On a clear day in this spot in the heart of the mountains it will be possible to see the towers of our Great Wall Spur and Chinese Knot hikes, and the Mutianyu Great Wall, with glimpses of other sections of the Great Wall that follow nearby mountain ridges. When it's really clear, you can see all the way back to the skyscrapers of Beijing's CBD.


After hiking up to Nine-Eyes Tower we’ll take a side trail to get back to the Great Wall on the west side of Jiankou, and hike along it towards the Chinese Knot. We'll finish the walk not far from there, hiking down hill trails to the village car park.


Cost: ¥430 / ¥390 for members


See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1987/nine-eyes-tower-and-the-jiankou-big-west-great-wall/


Jiankou Great Wall


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Hike: Chenjiapu Great Wall

Feb 5 8:30 am -
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¥420 / ¥380 for members

A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.


We start the hike not far from Chenjiapu Village, taking a short walk up a concrete road before turning off on to a dirt track that leads up a valley towards the Great Wall.


The valley is narrow to begin with, and slowly opens up to give views of Great Wall and towers on a high ridgeline.


At the top of the valley we’ll find the Great Wall, with two mostly-intact towers sited to guard a pass at a dip in the mountains.


We’ll be headed north from the dip, following a rough line of ‘wild’ Great Wall through the two towers and up to the local “General’s Tower”.


At an elevation of 1,040m, the General’s Tower has superb views of all the Great Wall in the area.


To the east we’ll be able to spot the eastern side of the Stone Valley Great Wall and possibly parts of the Badaling Ancient Great Wall; to the south we’ll see the higher parts of this line Great Wall, and, if it’s a clear day, the High Tower on a faraway peak.


Cost: ¥420 / ¥380 for members


See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1918/chenjiapu-great-wall-3/


Chenjiapu Great Wall


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Hike: Gubeikou Great Wall

Feb 3 8:00 am -
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¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids

Explore the Panlongshan section of the the Gubeikou Great Wall, starting with a climb up to the 24-Eyes Tower, finishing with a look at some of the Great Wall towers on the west side of the big North Gate, and hiking all the wall in between.



24-Eyes Tower is the highest tower on the Panlongshan ‘Coiling Dragon Mountain’ part of the Great Wall, and was one of the largest, too. The name ’24-Eyes’ came from the number of windows—six on each of the tower’s four sides. The tower only has two sides now due to damage over the years, including explosions and gunfire during a 1930s battle between Chinese and Japanese armies.


From 24-Eyes Tower we’ll hike down the Great Wall, heading for Gubeikou’s North Gate. We’ll be on the wall most of the way there, passing through Haowang Tower and the General’s Tower along the way.


Just after the General’s Tower we’ll take a detour off the wall to head for the North Gate, hiking hill trails to get back to the wall that encircled Gubeikou Village, and then along the wall to the North Gate, an arched gate in the wall.


Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant.


Cost: ¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids


See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/2014/gubeikou-great-wall-8/


Gubeikou Great Wall


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